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Answer These Questions to Find Out Your Spirit Animal

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

Spirit animals are known as abstract guardians who are assigned to a person based on their individualistic needs. For example, you may be going through a tough breakup right now, which might call for a spirit animal who is gentle, warm and caring. Or maybe you feel lost in which career path to take. In that case, a spirit animal who represents courage, independence and bravery would be ideal for you.

There's a wide variety of spirit animals in this world which ranges from owls and bears to wolves and black panthers. Some spirit animals are also quite unconventional, such as frogs, pandas, peacocks, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Your spirit animal might also change depending on what life stage you're in. For instance, you might require a spirit animal like a wolf in your early 20's. Later in life, you might need the guidance and calming effects of a deer.

Almost every type of animal may be considered a spirit animal in this world, just take a look around you! Do you resonate more with insects, mammals, reptiles or amphibians? Even if you don't think you have a spirit animal, just remember that they are always watching over you from afar. Now without further ado, it's time for you to find out what your true spirit animal is with this abstract quiz!

Which of these tools would you use if you were lost in a city?

Compass

Map

Cell phone

My own mind

Would you use the word "wise" to describe your intelligence?

I'm not super-wise, but I have some wisdom.

I prefer the word "experienced."

Nope, I don't care about being wise.

Yes, that's pretty accurate.

If you were reincarnated as a cat, which of these activities would you partake in the most?

Sleeping

Observing nature

Cuddling with humans

Playing with toys

Does it hurt your ego when you ask for help?

Slightly

Yes, that's why I don't like to ask for help.

No, why would it hurt my ego?

It depends on the problem at hand.

How would you feel if you tripped and fell on a stage in front of a crowd of people?

Embarrassed

Indifferent

Giggly

I would mask my emotions with confidence.

What gives you clarity in life?

Walking outside

Taking a nap

Reading a book

Meditation

Let's say that you can safely change your eye color. Which of these colors would you choose?

If the concept of trust had a price to it, how much would it cost?

If you could be a hybrid of two things in life, which of these would you choose?

Half plant, half human

Half animal, half plant

Half human, half animal

I would choose one-third human, animal and plant.

When you think of the word "friendship," which of the following comes to mind?

Warmth

Betrayal

Joy

Therapeutic

What is the concept of time measured by?

The number of years you live.

The people you've met.

The life experiences that you accumulate.

Something that can't be explained in words.

Does your mind work in a creative or a logical way?

Logical way

Creative way

Neither, that's why I rely on the minds of others.

Both

If you met your spirit animal, what question would you ask it?

"Will I become a spirit animal one day?"

"Where have you been all my life?"

"Would you like to play outside?"

"Will I become successful in life?"

Where does a spirit animal live?

Up in the sky

Somewhere on this planet.

In my soul

In my head

When do you tend to give up on a task?

I never give up.

When things get too hard.

When I have nobody to help me.

When I'm too lazy to complete the task.

What do you hear when the wind blows outside?

Just the wind

Silence

Mother Nature singing

Echoes

Is it better to tackle big or small problems first?

It's better to tackle the most urgent problem.

Small problems

Big problems

Both at the same time.

If your dreams are a reflection of your subconscious, what are they trying to tell you?

"Calm down."

"Don't be afraid to ask for help."

"Your life will be changed very soon."

"You need to stop procrastinating."

Which of the following fills your heart with joy?

Solving a problem

My personal hobbies

My friends and family

Accomplishing goals

If you were a thief in training, which of these skills would you want to learn?

Walking in stealth mode.

Lock picking

Disguise

Pickpocketing

Would you rather be really smart or really beautiful?

Really smart

Really beautiful

Neither, I'm happy with the way I am.

Can I pick both?

Let's say that someone just broke your trust. How long would it take for them to build it back up?

A few months

Many years

A few minutes

A few weeks

How would you want to communicate with your spirit animal?

Through puzzles and codes.

Through feelings and emotions.

By simply talking to it.

Through telepathy.

Which of these symbols do you resonate with the most?

Apple

Arrow

Butterfly

Anchor

What is the best way to spend $20,000?

By investing it.

By buying whatever I wanted.

By giving it to charity.

By giving it to friends and family.

How do you generally feel around 5:00 pm?

Tired

Anxious

Content

Moody

If you were a flower, what would cause you to bloom?

Water

Sunshine

Love

Time

Would you prefer to meet your spirit animal or keep it as a mystery?

I'd like to keep it as a mystery.

I'd rather meet my spirit animal through my feelings.

I'd love to meet my spirit animal.

It would depend on what life stage I'm in.

Would you rather live a life filled with luck, wealth or love?

Wealth

Luck

Love

All three would be nice.

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